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Miami Mayor Francis Suarez vetoes lifetime pensions for city commissioners
Read full article: Miami Mayor Francis Suarez vetoes lifetime pensions for city commissionersCity of Miami commissioners recently voted “yes” to lifetime pensions for themselves, but Miami Mayor Francis Suarez vetoed that decision this week amid an onslaught of public criticism.
OAS secretary general visits South Florida, calls for Maduro regime accountability in wake of Venezuelan election crisis
Read full article: OAS secretary general visits South Florida, calls for Maduro regime accountability in wake of Venezuelan election crisisSeveral press conferences were held on Thursday across South Florida centering on the current situation in Venezuela following the country's presidential election.
Miami mayor to host multi-agency boating safety symposium amid rising accidents
Read full article: Miami mayor to host multi-agency boating safety symposium amid rising accidentsIn response to a recent surge in boating accidents, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez will lead a multi-agency boating safety symposium to educate the community on essential water safety practices.
Miami officials work to find displaced residents permanent housing following massive apartment building fire
Read full article: Miami officials work to find displaced residents permanent housing following massive apartment building fireDozens of people slept inside the gymnasium at Jose Marti Park in Miami following a massive fire at their apartment building.
‘It was horrifying:’ Over 40 residents displaced after fire erupts inside Miami apartment building
Read full article: ‘It was horrifying:’ Over 40 residents displaced after fire erupts inside Miami apartment buildingA massive fire broke out at a four-story apartment complex in Miami on Monday morning, leaving over 40 residents displaced, authorities confirmed.
Worker found shot after Miami apartment building goes up in flames; suspected shooter in custody
Read full article: Worker found shot after Miami apartment building goes up in flames; suspected shooter in custodyA fire erupted Monday morning at a four-story apartment building in the city of Miami, and a man was found shot on the third floor of the building, authorities confirmed.
Miami’s Overtown community to benefit from $60M grant for Underdeck, Heritage Trail project
Read full article: Miami’s Overtown community to benefit from $60M grant for Underdeck, Heritage Trail projectThe U.S. Department of Transportation has allocated $60 million for the $82 million I-395 Underdeck and Heritage Trail project in Miami.
Florida Dems call on Miami Mayor Francis Suarez to resign after latest report into business ties
Read full article: Florida Dems call on Miami Mayor Francis Suarez to resign after latest report into business tiesThe Florida Democratic Party is calling on Miami Mayor Francis Suarez to resign after another Miami Herald report raised questions about whether he leveraged his city position to benefit a private employer.
Miami mayor storms out of Local 10 interview after tough questions about business ties: ‘I’m done’
Read full article: Miami mayor storms out of Local 10 interview after tough questions about business ties: ‘I’m done’Miami Mayor Francis Suarez likely wanted his “State of the City” address to be the big story Tuesday morning. But a sobering Miami Herald report published hours before overshadowed his positive address.
After Miami building deemed unsafe, unit owner questions buyout email from Suarez-connected firm
Read full article: After Miami building deemed unsafe, unit owner questions buyout email from Suarez-connected firmAn email from a company floating a potential buyout offer to a unit owner at a historic downtown Miami building suddenly deemed unsafe is raising eyebrows because of its connection to the city’s mayor, Francis Suarez.
‘Miami is the safest it’s ever been’: Police chief credits officers, technology for lower crime rate
Read full article: ‘Miami is the safest it’s ever been’: Police chief credits officers, technology for lower crime rateThe rate of homicide arrests in the city of Miami were up in 2023 compared to the national average.
This Week in South Florida: Jorge Colina
Read full article: This Week in South Florida: Jorge ColinaIn the city of Miami, where one commissioner is arrested on corruption charges and suspended and another was found responsible for weaponizing city government against political opponents, increasing scrutiny is now on Mayor Francis Suarez.
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez facing calls to resign after reports about foreign ties, trips
Read full article: Miami Mayor Francis Suarez facing calls to resign after reports about foreign ties, tripsA newly-elected Miami city commissioner is calling for Mayor Francis Suarez to resign in the wake of new reports bringing even more scrutiny to the mayor’s office and the city.
Miami mayor at Thanksgiving Day feast for homeless: ‘We have a moral obligation to take care of each other’
Read full article: Miami mayor at Thanksgiving Day feast for homeless: ‘We have a moral obligation to take care of each other’With the help of volunteers and donors, the Camillus House has been serving a Thanksgiving Day feast for Miami’s homeless community for 63 years.
Miami commission candidate accused of threatening man with gun after argument over campaign signs
Read full article: Miami commission candidate accused of threatening man with gun after argument over campaign signsA Miami Commission candidate was arrested Sunday for allegedly threatening a man with a gun during an argument over campaign signs, authorities said.
GOP businessman Perry Johnson suspends long-shot presidential bid after failing to make debates
Read full article: GOP businessman Perry Johnson suspends long-shot presidential bid after failing to make debatesRepublican businessman Perry Johnson has suspended his long-shot bid for president after failing to gain traction in the race.
This Week in South Florida Full Episode: September 24, 2023
Read full article: This Week in South Florida Full Episode: September 24, 2023On the latest episode of This Week in South Florida, host Glenna Milberg welcomes Miami Mayor Francis Suarez and State Rep. Daniel Perez. Local 10 News' Hatzel Vela also previews an upcoming Miami-Dade School Board race.
Former presidential candidate back to being Miami mayor, but where is he?
Read full article: Former presidential candidate back to being Miami mayor, but where is he?Miami Mayor Francis Suarez went into the presidential race as a Republican candidate saying he had unique abilities and he dropped out on Monday having never really getting traction.
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez suspends 2024 GOP presidential bid after failing to qualify for debate
Read full article: Miami Mayor Francis Suarez suspends 2024 GOP presidential bid after failing to qualify for debateMiami Mayor Francis Suarez is ending his bid for the presidency, dropping out of the 2024 race after failing to qualify for the first Republican debate.
The GOP presidential debate puts a spotlight on Wisconsin, one of the few remaining swing states
Read full article: The GOP presidential debate puts a spotlight on Wisconsin, one of the few remaining swing statesWhen Republican candidates for president gather for their first debate Wednesday in Milwaukee, the spotlight will not only be on them but also on Wisconsin’s role as one of a shrinking handful of genuine battleground states.
GOP candidate Chris Christie rips Trump, DeSantis at town hall event in South Miami
Read full article: GOP candidate Chris Christie rips Trump, DeSantis at town hall event in South MiamiFormer New Jersey Governor Chris Christie spoke at a town hall event in South Miami on Friday morning ahead of the opening face-off of the 2024 presidential campaign.
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, a fierce DeSantis critic, qualifies for GOP presidential debate
Read full article: Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, a fierce DeSantis critic, qualifies for GOP presidential debateMiami Mayor Francis Suarez claims he's qualified for next week’s Republican opening presidential debate.
FEC moves toward potentially regulating AI deepfakes in campaign ads
Read full article: FEC moves toward potentially regulating AI deepfakes in campaign adsThe Federal Election Commission has begun a process to potentially regulate AI-generated deepfakes in political ads ahead of the 2024 election, a move advocates say would safeguard voters against a particularly insidious form of election disinformation.
Who's in, who's out, who's boycotting: The 8 candidates expected onstage for the first GOP debate
Read full article: Who's in, who's out, who's boycotting: The 8 candidates expected onstage for the first GOP debateEight candidates are expected onstage at the first Republican presidential primary debate, but one of them might not be able to make it.
Suarez ‘gaming the system’ with giveaways to get on GOP debate stage, expert says
Read full article: Suarez ‘gaming the system’ with giveaways to get on GOP debate stage, expert saysMiami Mayor Francis Suarez is making a last-minute push to get enough campaign donors to qualify for the first Republican presidential debate.
FEC asked to investigate flower shop’s $500,000 contribution to super PAC backing Suarez’s 2024 bid
Read full article: FEC asked to investigate flower shop’s $500,000 contribution to super PAC backing Suarez’s 2024 bidA government watchdog group is asking federal regulators to investigate a $500,000 contribution to a super PAC backing Miami Mayor Francis Suarez’s presidential bid by a shop selling artificial flowers.
2024 GOP candidates desperate to make debate stage are finding creative ways to boost donor numbers
Read full article: 2024 GOP candidates desperate to make debate stage are finding creative ways to boost donor numbersWith six weeks until the first 2024 Republican presidential debate, some hopefuls are finding creative ways to boost their donor numbers and ensure they make it on stage.
First GOP debate next month faces threats of boycott as lower-polling candidates scramble to qualify
Read full article: First GOP debate next month faces threats of boycott as lower-polling candidates scramble to qualifySeven weeks before the premiere debate of the 2024 GOP primary, anxiety is building that the event could prove messy and divisive for the party.
Mayor Suarez launches an artificial intelligence chatbot for his presidential campaign
Read full article: Mayor Suarez launches an artificial intelligence chatbot for his presidential campaignA super PAC supporting Miami Mayor Francis Suarez’s run for the Republican presidential nomination has launched an artificial intelligence chatbot to answer questions about him.
Francis Suarez, asked about China in 2024 campaign interview: ‘What’s a Uyghur?’
Read full article: Francis Suarez, asked about China in 2024 campaign interview: ‘What’s a Uyghur?’Miami Mayor Francis Suarez’s campaign interview with a conservative talk radio host hit a speedbump Tuesday when the 2024 Republican presidential candidate was asked about China and its government’s treatment of a minority group the program’s host later characterized as “ongoing genocide.”
Local 10 interview: Suarez talks presidential run, Gimenez feud, reported FBI probe
Read full article: Local 10 interview: Suarez talks presidential run, Gimenez feud, reported FBI probeIn a one-on-one interview with Local 10 News Monday, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, fresh off announcing his entry in the 2024 Republican presidential primaries, talked about his campaign for the White House as well as recent local scrutiny over his outside dealings with a developer.
Suarez says he would make great president because he is ‘not afraid to make tough choices’
Read full article: Suarez says he would make great president because he is ‘not afraid to make tough choices’Miami Mayor Francis Suarez told PBS viewers on Friday that he would make a great president of the United States because he is “not afraid to make tough choices.”
Suarez backs 15-week federal abortion ban, says he has ‘credibility’ on immigration conversation
Read full article: Suarez backs 15-week federal abortion ban, says he has ‘credibility’ on immigration conversationMiami Mayor Francis Suarez, the newest candidate in the Republican presidential field, is drawing some distinctions between himself and his rivals, suggesting that the six-week abortion ban signed into law by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is too severe and showing an openness to changing the country’s immigration system.
Suarez appears on ‘GMA’ after entering presidential race, reluctant to talk Trump indictment
Read full article: Suarez appears on ‘GMA’ after entering presidential race, reluctant to talk Trump indictmentMiami Mayor Francis Suarez appeared on ABC’s “Good Morning Ameraica” Thursday, a day after filing paperwork to enter the already-crowded 2024 Republican presidential primaries.
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez enters crowded GOP presidential race days after Trump’s indictment
Read full article: Miami Mayor Francis Suarez enters crowded GOP presidential race days after Trump’s indictmentMiami Mayor Francis Suarez filed paperwork Wednesday to launch his bid for the Republican presidential nomination, jumping into the crowded race just a day after GOP front-runner Donald Trump appeared in court on federal charges in the Magic City.
Trump pushes back against indictment ahead of appearance in Miami federal court
Read full article: Trump pushes back against indictment ahead of appearance in Miami federal courtFormer President Donald Trump is remaining defiant as he faces a federal criminal indictment that accuses him of mishandling sensitive government secrets.
Trump's welcome of Scott into 2024 race shows his calculus: The more GOP rivals, the better for him
Read full article: Trump's welcome of Scott into 2024 race shows his calculus: The more GOP rivals, the better for himWhen Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina launched his campaign for the White House, the notoriously prickly former President Donald Trump welcomed his new competitor with open arms.
Diverse Republican presidential primary field sees an opening in 2024 with voters of color
Read full article: Diverse Republican presidential primary field sees an opening in 2024 with voters of colorRace has become a central issue in the 2024 presidential contest as the GOP’s primary field features six candidates of color.
Developer: Suarez consulted for real estate company while serving as Miami mayor
Read full article: Developer: Suarez consulted for real estate company while serving as Miami mayorMiami Mayor Francis Suarez is facing accusations that he used his influence to help a local developer to push his real estate project forward.
Mayor goes on national TV to defend MiamiCoin benefits even after suspension
Read full article: Mayor goes on national TV to defend MiamiCoin benefits even after suspensionMiamiCoin was worthless on Wednesday, but this didn’t stop Miami Mayor Francis X. Suarez from going on a national network to defend it again.
DJ Khaled offers full-ride scholarship to university student, receives keys to the city in Miami
Read full article: DJ Khaled offers full-ride scholarship to university student, receives keys to the city in MiamiDJ Khaled announced Thursday that he is offering a full-ride scholarship to a university student through his We The Best Foundation.
$1M mystery: Miami commissioners grill nonprofit before voting not to provide promised funds
Read full article: $1M mystery: Miami commissioners grill nonprofit before voting not to provide promised fundsIn 2021, the city of Miami promised the nonprofit Circle of Brotherhood $1 million in federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for a “Public Housing and Community Wellness Initiative,” but the nonprofit’s executives say the city never delivered.
Local Black leaders feel ‘disrespected’ after Miami commission removes every member of Virginia Key Beach Park Trust
Read full article: Local Black leaders feel ‘disrespected’ after Miami commission removes every member of Virginia Key Beach Park TrustWith questions rising about the future of historic Virginia Key after Miami Mayor Francis Suarez refused to veto the city’s takeover of the board of trustees, many Black local leaders are now angered by the decision.
Miami was once coined the ‘crypto capital’ by its mayor, but how are things looking now?
Read full article: Miami was once coined the ‘crypto capital’ by its mayor, but how are things looking now?The crypto-currency world has been shaken following the arrest of Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of crypto company FTX.
Asset firm commits $5M to help Miami college students create their own businesses
Read full article: Asset firm commits $5M to help Miami college students create their own businessesThe city of Miami received a new $5 million statewide commitment from Blackstone, one of the largest asset firms in the country on Thursday, to help college students create their own businesses.
Local Black leaders upset after Miami commission removes every member of Virginia Key Beach Park Trust
Read full article: Local Black leaders upset after Miami commission removes every member of Virginia Key Beach Park TrustThere are questions about the future of historic Virginia Key after the mayor of Miami refused to veto the city's takeover of the board of trustees.
Queen Elizabeth II’s 1991 visit to Miami leaves a lasting impression
Read full article: Queen Elizabeth II’s 1991 visit to Miami leaves a lasting impressionOn May 17, 1991, Queen Elizabeth II and husband Prince Philip touched down at Miami International Airport in a chartered Concorde, kicking off a visit to South Florida—and WPLG was there to cover it.
WATCH: WPLG coverage of Queen Elizabeth II’s 1991 visit to Miami
Read full article: WATCH: WPLG coverage of Queen Elizabeth II’s 1991 visit to MiamiOn May 17, 1991, Queen Elizabeth II and husband Prince Philip touched down at Miami International Airport in a chartered Concorde, kicking off a visit to South Florida—and WPLG was there to cover it.
How will crypto crash affect Miami’s digital wallet? Local 10 News explains
Read full article: How will crypto crash affect Miami’s digital wallet? Local 10 News explainsAs cryptocurrency value took a major plunge this week, with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies losing value, Miami’s own cryptocurrency, MiamiCoin has seen its own declines.
Davos Voices: What leaders say about climate change, war
Read full article: Davos Voices: What leaders say about climate change, warThe World Economic Forum’s annual gathering of CEOs, government leaders and other elites this week in the Swiss town of Davos may seem full of important but impersonal announcements.
David Beckham’s Miami soccer stadium: Mayor dreams of FIFA headquarters move
Read full article: David Beckham’s Miami soccer stadium: Mayor dreams of FIFA headquarters moveDavid Beckham’s dream of building a proper home for his Inter Miami faced the gatekeepers of the public land that he and billionaire Jorge Mas have chosen.
Commissioners vote in support of David Beckham’s Miami soccer stadium dream
Read full article: Commissioners vote in support of David Beckham’s Miami soccer stadium dreamDavid Beckham’s dream of building a proper home for his Inter Miami faced the gatekeepers of the public land that he and billionaire Jorge Mas have chosen.
Is Miami-Dade becoming the cryptocurrency capital of the world?
Read full article: Is Miami-Dade becoming the cryptocurrency capital of the world?A national bitcoin conference in Miami Beach is drawing cryptocurrency enthusiasts from everywhere to South Florida. Is it a sign of bigger things to come?
Miami’s crypto craze on full display at bitcoin conference
Read full article: Miami’s crypto craze on full display at bitcoin conferenceThousands of cryptocurrency enthusiasts are gathering in Miami as the city builds its reputation as one of the key locations to develop the blockchain technology despite its underdog status.
Money for nothing: Cities' crypto push draws fans, critics
Read full article: Money for nothing: Cities' crypto push draws fans, criticsA small group of enthusiasts has an offer that it's hoping U.S. cities can’t refuse – the prospect of millions in city funding just for embracing the group's form of Bitcoin.
This Week in South Florida Full Episode: January 9, 2022
Read full article: This Week in South Florida Full Episode: January 9, 2022On the latest episode of This Week in South Florida, host Michael Putney is joined by Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, congressional candidate Jason Mariner, state Senator Jason Pizzo, state Rep. Tom Fabricio and gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist.
Gov. sticks with no symptoms, no test guideline as COVID-19 surge continues
Read full article: Gov. sticks with no symptoms, no test guideline as COVID-19 surge continuesAs South Floridians waited in hours-long testing lines ahead of the Christmas holiday, nearly a million tests were sitting in a state warehouse.
Real estate agent turned serial killer targets homeless people in Miami, police say
Read full article: Real estate agent turned serial killer targets homeless people in Miami, police sayMiami Mayor Francis Suarez and interim Police Chief Manuel Morales are scheduled to announce the arrest of a suspect at 5 p.m., on Thursday, outside of the Miami Police Department’s headquarters.
After reelection, Suarez plans to continue efforts to turn Miami into cryptocurrency hub
Read full article: After reelection, Suarez plans to continue efforts to turn Miami into cryptocurrency hubMiami Mayor Francis Suarez’s reelection Tuesday means he will get to lead the U.S. Conference of Mayors starting January and continue his efforts to attract cryptocurrency innovators.
Mayor Francis Suarez wins reelection with overwhelming majority of votes
Read full article: Mayor Francis Suarez wins reelection with overwhelming majority of votesMiami Mayor Francis Suarez won reelection Tuesday night with more than 79% of the votes tallied. Max Martinez, his main opponent and a sports podcast producer, had about 11%.
This Week in South Florida Full Episode: October 17, 2021
Read full article: This Week in South Florida Full Episode: October 17, 2021On the latest episode of This Week in South Florida, hosts Michael Putney and Glenna Milberg speak to Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, former prosecutor Gail Levine and congressional candidates Barbara Sharief, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick and Dale Holness.
Acevedo was making strides in police reform before ouster, advocates say
Read full article: Acevedo was making strides in police reform before ouster, advocates say“We were treated like second-class citizens, and with this chief, it felt like a brand new start,” said Sgt. Stanley Jean-Poix, president of the Miami Community Police Benevolent Association, the city’s historically Black police association.
Mayor Suarez: Police Chief Acevedo has to go after ‘war with city’s elected leadership’
Read full article: Mayor Suarez: Police Chief Acevedo has to go after ‘war with city’s elected leadership’Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, who went to Houston to bring in Art Acevedo for a fresh perspective, said Tuesday that the police chief is too much of an outsider and he supports the city manager’s decision to remove him after just six months.
After Ball & Chain quarrels, chief alleges some commissioners issued arbitrary list to target businesses
Read full article: After Ball & Chain quarrels, chief alleges some commissioners issued arbitrary list to target businessesMiami Police Chief Art Acevedo is not the only one who has ever accused Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo of harassment. Bill Fuller, the co-founder and managing principal of Miami-based commercial real estate agency Barlington Group, and Carollo have had an ongoing feud for years.